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House concurs with Senate amendment to let Burlington adjust ward boundaries when necessary
Summary
The House concurred with a Senate proposal of amendment to H.508 to allow the Burlington City Council to change election-area boundaries when needed to correct unconstitutional divisions, removing a five-year timing restriction while preserving voter approval for charter changes.
The House concurred with the Senate's proposed amendment to H.508, which would allow the Burlington City Council to alter ward and district boundaries whenever necessary to correct unconstitutional population divisions rather than being limited to changes no more frequently than every five years.
A member speaking for the committee explained the amendment would still require voter approval for ward and district boundary changes in Burlington but would remove the need for a legislative charter change, bringing Burlington's process in line with other Vermont cities.
The Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs reported a favorable straw-poll vote (9-0-1) on the amendment, and the House concurred by voice vote.
Leadership later announced a recess for caucuses.
